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Senate roll call 97 · 98th Congress · May 18, 1983

To amend S. 529 to deny aliens who obtain legalization certain assistance during the period before such aliens become naturalized citizens of the United States.

On May 18, 1983, the Senate voted 31–63 (S 529). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 8–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

31

No

63

Did not vote

7

Date

May 18, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.